Melanoma with brain metastasis

Abstract:

Melanoma metastasis to brain. A case related to the presentation of a patient who presented with seizures and CT head revealed space occupying lesion. This patient had a background of Melanoma for which he had a biopsy done and he was waiting the results.

Audience Take Away Notes:

After presenting a case, which will include the clinical features, investigations for diagnosis the prevalence and pathophysiology would be discussed. In this presentation emphasis would be made on the available treatment options for this disease.

Biography:

Dr. Maria Zahra studied at the University of Health Sciences in Pakistan and graduated with an MBBS in 2020. She worked as a Junior Clinical Fellow for two years in Pakistan before joining the NHS as a Junior Clinical Fellow at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan. Later on worked as a SHO in Royal Derby and Royal Gwent hospital Newport. Dr. Zahra has now started her Internal Medicine Training at University Hospital of Cardiff.